Judges 6:14 (NIV)
14 The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in
the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not
sending you?”
The first assault that King Sennacherib of Assyria used
against the people of God began with the question, “On what are you basing this
confidence of yours?” (Isaiah 36:4) This is the same question posed to us today
as believers, and it would be wise for us to evaluate exactly in what or in
whom we place our confidence. The field commander serving as spokesperson for
King Sennacherib pointed out that the people of Jerusalem were depending on
Egypt, a splintered reed. (Isaiah 36:6) Egypt was known for her resources,
particularly her massive army and chariots of horses. If the people of
Jerusalem had put their confidence in Egypt, they would have failed. But
through the strong godly leadership of their king, Hezekiah, they chose to
believe that God would deliver them. It is an easy trap for us to fall into
when we look at our meager or seemingly weak resources to defend ourselves
against the assaults of the enemy. But we must remember, like Hezekiah, that He
will surely come and save us!
The question still remains today: “on what are you basing
this confidence of yours?” If we are fearful, tired, stressed or frustrated, it
is easy to see that we have placed our confidence in ourselves. Whatever you
are facing today, place your confidence in the Lord and remember to go in the
strength you have. Where God sends you, HE gives you the resources you need to
complete the job. If you are finding yourself in a losing battle, take a moment
to evaluate in what or in whom you have placed your confidence.
If it is in God, and He has sent you to battle, He will
never fail you.
Thought for today:
Who or what do I place my confidence in?
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